Real Estate Director (Mandarin Speaking)

Company: Mohr Talent
Location: Fullerton
Posted on: May 9, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Real Estate Director

Summary:

The Real Estate Director is responsible for leading the company's real estate and renovation strategies across all locations. This includes site selection, lease negotiations, asset management, subleasing, and tenant coordination, along with oversight of renovation and remodeling initiatives. The role collaborates closely with internal teams and external partners to drive strategic expansion, optimize the real estate portfolio, reduce occupancy costs, and ensure consistent brand standards and compliance.


Key Responsibilities:

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  Develop and implement comprehensive real estate and renovation strategies to support expansion, relocation, remodeling, and portfolio optimization.
  
  
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  Manage site acquisitions, lease negotiations, renewals, expansions, relocations, subleasing, and asset management activities.
  
  
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  Conduct market evaluations, site surveys, and financial feasibility analyses for new locations and renovation projects.
  
  
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  Negotiate and secure favorable lease terms aligned with financial goals, operational needs, and risk mitigation.
  
  
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  Oversee renovation and remodeling projects, including project scope, budgeting, vendor coordination, timeline tracking, and closeout.
  
  
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  Lead subleasing and tenant coordination efforts, ensuring compliance with lease terms and buildout requirements.
  
  
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  Monitor and manage lease administration, including rent payments, NNN reconciliations, and compliance.
  
  
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  Identify underperforming assets and opportunities for renovation to improve property value and performance.
  
  
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  Manage real estate and renovation budgets, forecasts, and reporting for executive leadership.
  
  
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  Maintain systems for lease and renovation project tracking, critical dates, and financial analysis.
  
  
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  Collaborate cross-functionally with construction, finance, legal, operations, and marketing teams to align real estate efforts with business objectives.
  
  
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  Lead internal and external project teams, including brokers, architects, contractors, and consultants.
  
  
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  Prepare and deliver executive-level reporting on real estate transactions, occupancy metrics, project updates, and market analysis.
  
  
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  Stay informed of market trends, regulatory changes, and construction standards to guide strategic decisions.
  
  
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  Ensure all real estate activities comply with federal, state, and local laws, lease obligations, and safety codes.
  
  
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  Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
  
  
  
  
  Qualifications:
  
  
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    Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
    
    
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    10+ years of progressive experience in real estate management, commercial leasing, asset management, and renovation oversight, including 5+ years in a director or senior leadership role.
    
    
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    Bilingual in English and Mandarin is strongly preferred.
    
    
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    Proven expertise in site selection, lease negotiation, tenant coordination, subleasing, and portfolio management.
    
    
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    Strong knowledge of retail renovation, including permitting, buildout processes, vendor oversight, and project timelines.
    
    
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    Experience managing large, multi-state retail portfolios and executing strategic growth and remodeling plans.
    
    
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    Proficiency with real estate and project management platforms (e.g., Yardi, Lucernex, Procore, or similar).
    
    
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    Solid understanding of leasing terms, NNN reconciliations, CAM charges, and risk mitigation.
    
    
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    Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and communication skills; able to engage effectively with landlords, tenants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
    
    
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    Financial acumen for capital budget management, forecasting, and ROI-driven decision-making.
    
    
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    Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple large-scale projects under tight deadlines.
    
    
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    Experience mentoring and leading high-performing teams in real estate and construction functions.
    
    
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    Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
    
    
    
    
    MOHR Talent is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been discriminated against or have concerns about our compliance, please contact our Human Resources department at hr@themohrgrp.com

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